Rabbit anti-Human PTGER3 Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

P43115

Target Species

Human

Target Name

PTGER3

Target Full Name

Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtype

Target Function

Receptor for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). The activity of this receptor can couple to both the inhibition of adenylate cyclase mediated by G(i) proteins, and to an elevation of intracellular calcium. Required for normal development of fever in response to pyrinogens, including IL1B, prostaglandin E2 and bacterial lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Required for normal potentiation of platelet aggregation by prostaglandin E2, and thus plays a role in the regulation of blood coagulation. Required for increased HCO3(-) secretion in the duodenum in response to mucosal acidification, and thereby contributes to the protection of the mucosa against acid-induced ulceration. Not required for normal kidney function, normal urine volume and osmolality.

Target Subcellular Location

Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.

Target Protein Families

G-protein coupled receptor 1 family

Target Tissue Specificity

Detected in kidney. Expressed in small intestine, heart, pancreas, gastric fundic mucosa, mammary artery and pulmonary vessels.

Target Research Area

Metabolism

Target Synonyms

PTGER3; Prostaglandin E2 receptor EP3 subtype; PGE receptor EP3 subtype; PGE2 receptor EP3 subtype; PGE2-R; Prostanoid EP3 receptor

Target Background

The protein encoded by this gene is a member of the G-protein coupled receptor family. This protein is one of four receptors identified for prostaglandin E2 (PGE2). This receptor may have many biological functions, which involve digestion, nervous system, kidney reabsorption, and uterine contraction activities. Studies of the mouse counterpart suggest that this receptor may also mediate adrenocorticotropic hormone response as well as fever generation in response to exogenous and endogenous stimuli. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.